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Introduction to Oscilloscopes
Foundation Oscilloscopes
This course is for technicians who want to test components using an oscilloscope or want to use a picoscope device.
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Qualification
- Introduction to Oscilloscopes
- Trainer
- Matt Williams
- Next date
- Wed 9 Dec 2026

Course overview
This oscilloscope introduction course includes everything you need to get the best from PicoScope; covering the basic working principles of engine management systems, testing components and system diagnostics.
The course is split equally between theory and practical application in a workshop using the Pico Automotive Diagnostic Kit.
What the course covers
- What is an Oscilloscope?
- Introduction to Engine Management Systems
- Introduction to PicoScope
- Basic Electrics
- Testing Components with an Oscilloscope
Upon completion of this PicoScope automotive training course, you will be competent to use the PicoScope automotive oscilloscope in automotive diagnostic applications and have the ability and knowledge to use the scope and its software to retrieve waveforms.
In addition to this, you will understand the working principles of an engine management system, enabling you to assess good and bad signals.
What you need before you come
No previous qualifications are required. Feel free to contact us to see if this course will benefit you.
Where it runs
Automotive Training Academy – Unit A9, Abbey Close, Wrexham LL13 9XG